- Sure ways to spot a scammer | Consumer Advice
Scammers say and do things that can tell us they’re lying — and they’re not who they pretend to be Of course, to hear or see those clues, we have to get past the panic scammers make us feel, thanks to the so-called emergencies they try to create
- Current 2025 Top 10 List of Scams and Frauds
Usually a scammer sends an email, a text message or calls your phone and pretends to be some organization, company or person you trust Scammers gain access to your confidential information, like social security numbers, date of birth and then use it to apply for credit cards, loans and financial accounts
- Learn where to report a scam - USAGov
Scammers use tricks and lies to steal your money or personal information Scams happen online, by mail, phone, text, social media, in person, and through new technologies USAGov's where to report a scam tool helps you find the best agency or organization to report the scam Steps to follow To identify where to report the scam, we will ask you:
- Common Frauds and Scams — FBI
Learn about some of the most common frauds and scams that the FBI encounters—as well as tips to help you stay safe and what to do if you're a victim If you or someone you know has been a
- What are some common types of scams? - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to steal your money, from blackmail to romance scams to selling nonexistent items Learn about the warning signs of common fraud and scams so you can protect yourself and others
- How to identify a scammer online and on the phone
What is a scammer? Online and phone scammers are individuals who intentionally deceive people to gain access to their personal information or money If they steal information, scammers can sell it on the dark web or commit identity theft
- Online scams: how to spot and stop them. What is a scam?
Scammers often impersonate trusted individuals or organizations, using urgency, fear, or emotional manipulation to pressure victims into acting quickly without verifying the situation With the rise of AI, scams have become more realistic and convincing, making it harder to detect them
- 9 Common Scams and Scam Tactics to Watch Out For - Verywell Mind
Scammers use sophisticated psychological tactics to bypass our rational defenses and cloud judgment They know exactly which emotional buttons to push and when This is why it's important to understand the most common types of scams and how these scams operate
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